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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 16927 reviews

What User doesn't like about Mcgillin's Olde Ale House:
You go here for the history. Bears are good and cold. Fish and chips is what I got and they were good. Know that an entire filet come out vs strips. Anyway, worth the experience and seeing all the people. View all feedback. What User likes about Mcgillin's Olde Ale House:
If you're heading to Philadelphia, you absolutely must stop by McGillin's Old Ale House. It's a charming, historic gem nestled among modern high-rise buildings. As the oldest bar in the city, it's worth a visit for that reason alone, but it's also a fantastic spot to enjoy a beer or two along with some food and good company, especially on game days. The history and architecture are captivating, and the friendly waits... View all feedback.

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4.3 ★ from 4279 reviews
Hilliard
28.12.2023 - 05:16

McGillin's is a truly historic venue. We brought some friends from overseas here during their one-day visit to Philadelphia, and they absolutely loved the Chris...

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John
28.12.2023 - 05:16

It’s quite noisy inside, but that adds to the fantastic atmosphere. They offer excellent pub food, along with a great selection of drinks and beers at reasonabl...

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Ronald
28.12.2023 - 05:16

The oldest pub in Philadelphia! My aunts came to visit from Kansas City, and we chose to have lunch here. The food and service were both excellent.

Rob
28.12.2023 - 05:16

A great old style Irish bar in Center City Philadelphia.

Lora
28.12.2023 - 05:16

Very, very loud. Like can't talk to the person beside you loud. Food is basically bar food, but they do have variety and a couple of salads. Great beer selectio...

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4.8 ★ from 10 reviews

If you're heading to Philadelphia, you absolutely must stop by McGillin's Old Ale House. It's a charming, historic gem nestled among modern high-rise buildings....

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I had a fantastic first visit at McGillin! The food and service were exceptional. I really enjoyed the restaurant's atmosphere, which was festive and ready for...

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I attended the animated St. Patrick's celebration on Saturday and was pleased with the service, despite some initial confusion over who was serving us. The pers...

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Best old Irish pub experience ever! You know you're for a treat when you need to go to a alley to find the entrance. Inside and outside feel very old and authen...

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Although a bit rough around the edges and geared towards the college set, McGillin's is a perfect place for a simple drink and a great introduction to Philly's...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Cozy bar and restaurant tucked a little way off Broad St. Decorated nicely for the holidays. The place was packed but we were able to find an available table wi...

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Both the hostess and especially)Annette were delightful and made me feel welcomed and safe as a single female tourist. Drinks and food were tasty!

A really great place. Great service and a cool old school pub vibe. One small issue is when we were there we ordered a pitcher of milk stout, from Lancaster ? b...

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Fun pub atmosphere. They have their own house beer offerings. We tried the lager and a red. The red was the better. Bartenders were fun and quick with service a...

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Went here with my Girlfriend to get drinks before we were gonna go out for dinner. We liked the vibe so much we skipped dinner plans and just drank beers and at...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 5177 reviews
Marty
21.07.2023 - 05:27

Great atmosphere with eclectic music! Attentive staff despite how busy it was. Good pub grub. Multiple stouts on draft.

Jennifer
21.07.2023 - 05:27

I've visited this place twice, both times just for drinks, and I had a great experience on each occasion. The atmosphere is really cool, though it always seems...

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Igor
21.07.2023 - 05:27

The restaurant offers a wide selection of local craft beers along with classic bar food. The portion sizes are just right for someone with a hearty appetite.

Eric
21.07.2023 - 05:27

Thank you for hosting the Philly Young Republicans event featuring Kathy Barnette for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. We had an amazing time!

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 344 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 3568 reviews

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